Tomb Raider Legends. Bolivia - Tiwanaku Part 1

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Tomb Raider: Legend is a 2006 action-adventure game by Crystal Dynamics that reimagined the series, following Lara Croft's quest for artifacts, including Excalibur, while uncovering secrets about her past. It features a blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, with new gadgets like a magnetic grappling device, and was praised for revitalizing the franchise after the previous installment, The Angel of Darkness. The game was released on multiple platforms and is known for its more linear, "rollercoaster" feel compared to earlier titles.

Gameplay and features

Core mechanics: Third-person action-adventure with platforming (jumping, climbing, swinging), puzzle-solving, and combat.
New equipment: Includes a magnetic grappling line, binoculars, and a personal lighting device.

Level design: Features linear levels set in exotic locations, with a focus on environmental puzzles and traps.

Story: A "reimagining" of the series that ties into Lara's personal history, with a plot involving her father's legacy and a search for Excalibur.

Development and reception

Developer: Crystal Dynamics took over from Core Design to revive the franchise.

Revitalization: Intended to bring back fans after the critical failure of The Angel of Darkness.

Music: Features an adaptive score by Troels Brun Folmann that changes with gameplay.

Awards: Won a BAFTA for Original Score.

Platforms and versions

Original release: 2006 for Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, PSP, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS.

Later port: A PS3 version was released in 2011 as part of The Tomb Raider Trilogy.